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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,633.13, 885,962.25 and 211,578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,633.13, 885,962.25 and 211,578.51 is: 317,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,633.13 : 885,962.25 = 211,578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,633.13/885,962.25 = 211,578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,633.13x = 885,962.25 × 211,578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,633.13x = 187,450,572,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,450,572,771.25/590,633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,372.26

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